WTA Palermo 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule

Helga Schultze won the 1971 Palermo, defeating Gail Sherriff 6-3 4-6 7-6 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Palermo, Italy, from April 12 to April 18, 1971. The match log contains 14 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Helga Schultze
def. Gail Sherriff , 6-3 4-6 7-6
Dates
Apr 12 — Apr 18
Location
Palermo, Italy
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Palermo 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Helga Schultze 6-3 4-6 7-6 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data Apr 18, 1971* F
SF (2)
Helga Schultze 6-1 6-2 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Apr 17, 1971* SF
Gail Sherriff 6-2 6-3 Miroslava Holubova H2H Match data Apr 17, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Helga Schultze 6-1 6-1 Pamela Austin H2H Match data Apr 17, 1971* QF
Gail Sherriff 6-2 6-4 Fiorella Bonicelli H2H Match data Apr 17, 1971* QF
Pam Teeguarden 4-6 8-6 6-4 Marie Pinterova H2H Match data Apr 17, 1971* QF
Miroslava Holubova 7-5 6-4 Daniela Marzano H2H Match data Apr 17, 1971* QF
R16 (7)
Helga Schultze 6-0 6-1 Marion Proisy H2H Match data Apr 16, 1971* R16
Fiorella Bonicelli 6-1 6-2 Becky Vest H2H Match data Apr 16, 1971* R16
Marie Pinterova 6-1 6-1 Ann Phillips Moore H2H Match data Apr 16, 1971* R16
Miroslava Holubova 6-0 6-1 Shari Barman H2H Match data Apr 16, 1971* R16
Daniela Marzano 6-1 6-2 Sandra Dron H2H Match data Apr 16, 1971* R16
Pam Teeguarden 6-2 6-1 Frances Maclennan H2H Match data Apr 16, 1971* R16
Pamela Austin 7-5 5-7 6-2 Ana Maria Arias H2H Match data Apr 16, 1971* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Palermo.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Gail Sherriff 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Helga Schultze 4 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Ana Maria Arias 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Palermo finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Helga Schultze 6-3 4-6 7-6 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data 1971 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palermo held?
Palermo is held in Palermo, Italy.
Who won the most recent Palermo?
The 1971 Palermo was won by Helga Schultze, who defeated Gail Sherriff 6-3 4-6 7-6.
When was the first Palermo played?
The first edition of Palermo was held in 1971.
What surface is Palermo played on?
Palermo is played on clay courts.